Belated Birthday Pics

I finally took Laura Anne outside to take her 5-year pictures! I decided that we will not be going to a studio anymore because 1--it will save us money, and 2--I'm perfectly capable of taking at least halfway decent photos. :)

I love this next picture although it is a tad fuzzy. The camera focused on the grass behind Laura Anne. But it turned out okay after sharpening it in Photoshop.

For the following picture, I told her to look off to the side at another tree because I wanted to get a profile shot.Then she saw Chris walking up behind me, getting ready to surprise me, but she was trying not to turn her head.

After he surprised me, I snapped this one:

I think Chris must've been making her laugh:

Squinting from the brightness:

One of my favorites from the day:

Funny story: She was telling me how cold she was here, but I really wanted to get this shot:

I was trying to get a natural smile, so instead of saying "smile!" I told her "picture Daddy wearing a tutu!" I didn't get the look I was going for:

We did get some good ones, though. She is beautiful and growing up way too fast.

And now if you'll excuse me, I just received a package I've been waiting for for a loooong time. You'll see soon!!!!!! :D